Bahçeli's words excited Alanya: the 30-year dream of becoming a province

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli’s “100 Provinces, 1000 Districts Project” has revived Alanya’s three-decade ambition to become a province, with the district cited among the leading candidates. Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO) President Mustafa Tuna said the district is ready for provincial status, citing its economic structure, population and tourism potential. Tuna argued that provincial status would significantly support the city’s development. The proposal matters because it could reshape Alanya’s administrative standing and public investment prospects. Watch whether the government advances the plan and whether Alanya is formally included in any provincial-status legislation.